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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?
(a) 50.
(b) 200.
(c) 100.
(d) 20.

2. On the story’s first evening, what wakes Nat from sleep?
(a) Tapping at his window.
(b) A nightmare.
(c) His daughter crying.
(d) The wind howling in the chimney.

3. Who does Mrs. Trigg suggest Nat should call to find out the reason behind the bird attacks?
(a) The college.
(b) The church.
(c) The local newspaper.
(d) The prime minister.

4. What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A rag doll.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A Bible.

5. What type of birds were involved in the previous night’s attack?
(a) Medium birds, like robins.
(b) Large birds, like seagulls.
(c) Small birds, like wrens.
(d) Hunting birds, like hawks.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?

2. What does Mr. Trigg do for a living?

3. In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?

4. At the story’s opening, how does Nat describe the birds’ strange behavior?

5. What type of land does Nat live on?

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